HeyRuaHow to say “landing place” in Irish
- Irish:
- caladh
- English:
- landing place, harbour, callow
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAL-uh” /ˈkal̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- calaí (landing places)
- Genitive singular:
- calaidh, an chalaidh (e.g. béal an chalaidh, the mouth of the harbour)
- Genitive plural:
- calaí, na gcalaí (e.g. úinéirí na gcalaí, the owners of the landing places)
What does “caladh” mean?
“Caladh” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- landing place
- A place on the shore where boats land or are moored, such as a small pier or landing stage.Also: landing, quay, pier, berth.
2 other meanings: harbour or callow
- 2harbour
- A sheltered place where ships and boats can stay safely; a port or haven.Also: port, haven, anchorage.
- 3callow
- A low-lying meadow beside a river that is regularly flooded in winter.Also: water meadow, riverside meadow, flood meadow.
“Caladh” with the article
The plural of landing place in Irish is calaí. Here is caladh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Caladh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using caladh, the Irish word for landing place.
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Landing place in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for landing place?
The Irish for landing place is caladh (pronounced “KAL-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is calaí. Depending on context it can also mean harbour or callow.
How do you pronounce caladh in Irish?
Caladh is said like “KAL-uh” (IPA /ˈkal̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of landing place in Irish?
The plural of caladh is calaí; with the article, na calaí means “the landing places”. The genitive plural is calaí, as in úinéirí na gcalaí (the owners of the landing places).
Does caladh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Caladh can mean landing place, harbour or callow, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does caladh change to chaladh or gcaladh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) caladh becomes mo chaladh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcaladh (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'caladh' and 'calafort'?
'Caladh' is usually a small landing place or harbour, while 'calafort' is a larger port, such as a commercial or ferry port.
What does 'i gcaladh' mean figuratively?
'I gcaladh' means safely in harbour, and by extension safe or settled after difficulties.
